Message from Maynard

Message from Maynard
Studio album by Maynard Ferguson
Released	1963
Recorded	March 1962 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Roulette R 52101
Producer	Teddy Reig
Maynard Ferguson chronology
Maynard '63 (1962) Message from Maynard (1963) Maynard '64 (1963)

Message from Maynard is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in early 1962 and originally released on the Roulette label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings

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Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "None of the originals caught on, but there are plenty of fine solos from the leader/trumpeter, Menza on tenor, altoist Lanny Morgan and pianist Abene; plus, the rhythm section is really pushed by drummer Rufus Jones".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Don Menza except where noted.

1. "September Moan" (Don Sebesky) – 4:04
2. "Statement" – 6:08
3. "Nude Mood" – 2:45
4. "One for Otis" – 2:43
5. "Reflection" – 2:49
6. "Head Hunter" – 2:57
7. "Lament for Susan" (Mike Abene) – 3:43
8. "L & M" (Don Rader) – 3:06
9. "Jennifer's Bounce" (Rader) – 2:21

Personnel

• Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
• John C. Gale, Gene A. Goe, Natale Pavone, Donald A. Rader – trumpet
• Kenneth H. Rupp – trombone
• Lanny Morgan – alto saxophone
• Willie Maiden, Donald J. Menza – tenor saxophone
• Frank J. Hittner, Jr. – baritone saxophone
• Michael C. J. Abene – piano
• Lincoln B. Milliman – bass
• Rufus Jones – drums
• Mike Abene (track 7), Don Menza (tracks 2–6), Don Rader (tracks 8 & 9, Don Sebesky (track 1) – arrangers

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